They say the only things guaranteed in life are death and taxes. How you live depends mainly on your choices—unless you’re in the wrong place at the wrong time. Life is like a roller coaster. It has ups and downs, and sometimes unexpected turns that can be scary and exciting simultaneously. Hopefully, your good days are more than your bad ones.
Remember the quote by Nietzsche: “What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger.” When you feel like giving up or like life is too hard, keep this in mind—it’s better to live for something than give up for nothing. Find something worth living for. Be brave, face your challenges, and believe in yourself. You can get through anything.
Jerry Goodwin was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1951 and raised in Chicago, Illinois, from 1952 to 1969. After attending college in Atlanta, Georgia, he worked for AT&T before following his passion for education. Over the course of 40 years, he served as a history teacher, counselor, and coach in multiple sports for 30 years.
A self-described introvert, Goodwin is deeply committed to helping students discover their self-worth and purpose. Through this book, he hopes to inspire readers who feel lost or uncertain, reminding them that success is always possible with perseverance. His legacy is rooted in encouragement, resilience, and the belief in never giving up.
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